A new MOTM nomination...
02-27-22, 08:23 AM
Switch from Brass to Stainless Steel? S.S. shim stock can be cut with scissors. And it is a bit more rigid.
Clever idea using the black resin that way!
Hmm. You do have a novel approach! If we can beat this horse a little longer, how's about replacing the Soldered base for plasteline clay? The...
Good theory, Don. Unfortunately, the strips are not 100% regular not straight. Plus, they are not rigid, not at all! The idea to tin the base came...
Another suggestion is to create an oversized version. Longer than you need, using that area to help affix the strips in place, adjusting them as...
Impressive start! An idea I have not tried, to pre-tin the entire surface of the back plate. That is to create an even layer of solder upon the...
With the heat to attempt the soldering, the backing plate got warped, this is why all bands are not at the same height. This is a minor problem as I...
Nice try. Hard to tell from the photo but are they all the same height? If they are, maybe use a piece of aluminum to push downward while applying...
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Switch from Brass to Stainless Steel? S.S. shim stock can be cut with scissors. And it is a bit more rigid.
1:12 1932 Cadillac V-16 frame and...